News Nearby: Ro Coit Spreads Sneaker Style in Royal Oak

You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Troy, along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

Bloomfield

Former Bloomfield Township Supervisor Fred Korzon Dead at 89

The former teacher and World War II veteran spent more than three decades in leadership at Bloomfield Township.

Birmingham

Senior Senior Loses Long Battle With Cancer

Collin Trask, who was diagnosed with a meduloblastoma in his brain and spinal cord when he was in seventh grade, passed away Tuesday. He was 18 years old.

Farmington

Wife Looking for 'Cheating Husband' Faces Drunken Driving Charge

A 54-year-old Milford woman faces a drunken driving charge, after telling Farmington Hills Police that she was out trying to find her cheating husband.

Troy

Troy Athens Students Break Record for Charity Donations

Charity Week benefit raises over $41,000 for nonprofit organization Angels of Hope.

Royal Oak

Ro Coit Spreads Sneaker Style in Royal Oak and Beyond

In honor of Black History Month, Patch takes a closer look at sneaker boutique Burn Rubber and its owner Ro Coit, who has attracted the attention of many, including rapper Eminem.

Ferndale

Ferndale Adoption Network Offers Support for Local Families

The growing group is open to area residents who have been touched by adoption.

Berkley/Huntington Woods

Huntington Woods City Commissioner Appointed to National League of Cities Committee

Jeff Jenks will help shape the organization's transportation policies and advocate for them in Congress and within President Barack Obama's administration.